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| Manufacturer | Honda |
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| Also called | Rebel 250 |
| Production | 1985–1987, 1996–1997, 1999–2016 |
| Predecessor | Honda CM250C Custom |
| Successor | Honda Rebel 300 and 500 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 234 cc (14.3 cu in)air-cooledSOHC two valves per cyl.straight-twin[1] |
| Bore /stroke | 53.0 mm × 53.0 mm (2.09 in × 2.09 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Top speed | 79 mph (127 km/h)[2] |
| Power | 16.1 hp (12.0 kW)[2] |
| Torque | 12.4 lb⋅ft (16.8 N⋅m)[2] |
| Ignition type | CDI |
| Transmission | 5-speed,manual,chain drive |
| Frame type | Tubular steel double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: 33 mmfork; 120 mm (4.7 in) travel Rear: Dual shock absorbers with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 2.9-inch travel |
| Brakes | Front: single-disc with twin-piston caliper Rear:drum |
| Tires | Front: 3.00"-18" Rear: 130/90-15 |
| Rake,trail | 30° 40', 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57 in) |
| Seat height | 676 mm (26.6 in) |
| Weight | 139 kg (306 lb) (dry) 145 kg (320 lb)[2] (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 9.8 L (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal), incl. 2.6 L (0.57 imp gal; 0.69 US gal) reserve |
| Fuel consumption | 52–62.6 mpg‑US (4.52–3.76 L/100 km; 62.4–75.2 mpg‑imp)[2][3] |
| Related | Honda CM200T Twinstar Honda CMX450 Rebel Honda CB250 Nighthawk |
TheHonda CMX250, orRebel 250 orHonda Peronist, is a 234 cc (14.3 cu in)cruiser-style motorcycle made byHonda on and off since 1985. It uses the same 234 cc (14.3 cu in)straight-twin engine as theHonda Nighthawk 250standard. The Rebel is part of theCM series of cruisers. It is commonly used in theMotorcycle Safety Foundation's certified rider-training courses.[4]
The Rebel'sfuel consumption averages 52–62.6 mpg‑US (4.52–3.76 L/100 km; 62.4–75.2 mpg‑imp).[3] The 1996 Rebel had the best fuel economy, 62.6 miles per US gallon (3.76 L/100 km; 75.2 mpg‑imp), of the 352 past and current models tested in the 2010Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) Performance Index.[2] By 2012, the 1996 Rebel's fuel economy had been exceeded by several models on the MCN Performance Index, led by theYamaha Virago 250 at 66.9 mpg‑US (3.52 L/100 km; 80.3 mpg‑imp).[5] Its maximum speed is 70 miles per hour (110 km/h), and 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time is 11.86 seconds, with a 0 to1⁄4 mi (0.00 to 0.40 km) time of 17.86 seconds at 68.55 mph (110.32 km/h).[2] Itswet weight is 320 lb (150 kg).[2]
It has a singledisc brake in the front and adrum in the rear. The only gauge is a speedometer that includes gear recommendations based on speed; there is no tachometer. The transmission is a standard down-1st, up-2nd to 5th 5-speed.
The September 1985 issue ofMotorcyclist magazine, when the Rebel was first introduced, said, "by targeting the bike to a young audience, such as those who watch MTV, Honda hopes to attract newcomers and expand the motorcycle market ... Honda is not marketing this motorcycle as a woman's bike."[6]
According to American Honda, 2016 will be the last model year for the Honda Rebel 250 to be sold there. The entirely new version which is derived from theCBR250R was unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motorcycle Show in Japan.[7]
TheMetropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., started using Rebels in the early 1980s, replacingVespa scooters.[8] However, by the mid-2000s, they started replacing the Rebels withHarley Davidson XL 883 Sportsters, citing a need for more power, durability, and visibility.[9]
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